American Legion Riders

American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans’ homes, severely wounded servicemembers and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in The American Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

Rolling Honor Guard

Legion Riders participate in Final Salute Missions for deceased veterans by providing an RHG- Rolling Honor Guard

Road Captain

A Legion Rider earned his Road Captain patch. Legion Riders can receive training to become a Road Captain for both Legion Rider Events and Patriot Guard Missions.

Final Salute Mission

Riders line up for Mission briefing for a Final Salute Mission. 

The Patriot Guard Mission / Final Salute

“What does the Patriot Guard Mission mean to Me?

By, Scott “Preacher” Mathews
In December of 1986 I attended the Military Funeral of my oldest Brother Michael. Mike had served in the United States Army for 16 Years, He was an E-7 and had done multiple tours in Vietnam, The DMZ in Korea and was currently the Senior Drill Instructor at Ft Benning Georgia awaiting deployment again to where he loved to be, back on the DMZ as the newly minted First Sergeant when he suffered a massive heart attack at the age of 35. During his Full Military
Honors, I remember seeing my mother seated in front next to me, I was just 21 yrs. old at the time and serving in the United States Air Force.
The Rifle Volley and Sounding of TAPS raised the hair on the back of my neck. The first time I ever saw a folded Flag presented to a Family member was that US Army Sergeant laying my Brothers Flag in my mother’s trembling hands. The words he spoke…. “On behalf of the President of the United States” …. Left no doubt in my mind that my brother’s Service to our great Nation was appreciated but more than that, it was important and needed to be remembered. 

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Bill Tally, ALR Director

Contact the ALR Director:

Email ALR-Director@KelsoPost25.org

Bill Pierce, Asst Director

 

 

 
Alex Rivas, SAL Chaplin

 

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
  • Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner’s spouse within the state of registration.
  • All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
  • All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

Legion Rider Events and Activities

  • Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states.
  • Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
  • Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
  • Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
  • Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
  • The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city.
  • Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.
  • Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas and welcoming them home upon their return.
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